Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Giorgio Armani (Italy), Christian Louboutin (France), Luc Benoit, Lana of London (United States)
Marking(s); notes: various markings; see detail photographs
Materials: silk, leather, crocodile, metal
Dimensions (H, W, D): varies (Note: measurements are approximate; additional information available upon request.)
Additional Information: The lot is comprised of four evening bags by Giorgio Armani, Christian Louboutin, Luc Benoit and Lana of London. The Giorgio Armani handbag is a black silk convertible clutch with ruched detailing and a chain strap. The Christian Louboutin is a silver leather envelope clutch with signature red lining. The Luc Benoit handbag is a black crocodile convertible envelope clutch with removable strap, and the Lana of London bag is a black crocodile top handle bag with a front flap pocket. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, New York.
This single-owner collection was assembled over decades, with handbags acquired through international travel and from boutiques and luxury houses. The collection reflects a longstanding interest in fashion and design.
very good/good, minor surface spot on front at and under high point of ruching to Armani bag, compressed corner from storage to Louboutin bag, scratches to interior leather/some scale lifting at flap and on strap/minor corner wear and mirror corrosion to Benoit bag, missing strap/skin shows some wrinkling/minor plating loss to front hardware and feet on base to Lana of London bag, wear consistent with age and light use
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